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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,161.20, 419,658.60 and 280,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,161.20, 419,658.60 and 280,161.20 is: 419,658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,161.20 : 419,658.60 = 280,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,161.20/419,658.60 = 280,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,161.20x = 419,658.60 × 280,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,161.20x = 117,572,056,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,572,056,966.32/280,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,658.60

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